Bringing Pura Vida home

Bringing Pura Vida home

Pura Vida is Costa Rica’s tagline, motto, or catchphrase.  Whatever it is, it definitely delivers.  The phrase means “pure life” or “simple life,” and it is indeed more than just a phrase; it is their way of life.  We just came back from a six-day vacation in Costa...
The calm after the storm

The calm after the storm

Usually, it’s the calm before the storm, but in this case, I’m noticing the calm after the storm.  After a full year of virtual learning due to a global pandemic, my kids have gone back for in-person learning.  This is what I have been waiting so patiently for, for...
A productive trip

A productive trip

This past weekend I visited one of my best and oldest friends, and it was an incredibly productive trip.  I don’t mean productive in the traditional sense.  I mean, it was productive for my head, heart, body, and soul.  She’s one of my oldest friends; we first met in...
Less is Now by the Minimalists

Less is Now by the Minimalists

I’ve been following the Minimalists and Matt D’avella for a long time. I’ve read all of their books, listened to their podcasts, watched their YouTube videos, and even seen them speak live in Atlanta.  So, needless to say, I was very excited when Matt D’Avella and the...
My disk is full

My disk is full

I keep getting a pop-up on my Mac that my disk is full.  I have a large hard drive, or I thought I did, so in one way, I am surprised by this message.  But in another way, I am not surprised.  I thought this was the universe sending me a message.  Lately, I feel like...
Learning how to relax

Learning how to relax

I recently discovered I don’t know how to relax, so I am now learning how to relax.  I’m 40 years old, and I don’t know how to relax.  I’ve probably known this for a long time deep-down, but it’s become more and more evident lately.  I’ve just moved to a new...

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